I've got two weeks to spare in September, and my plan is to take my bike. My idea is to fly into Munich, but that's flexible- could be Salzberg or anywhere in Central Europe with a major airport, since I'll arrive in Frankfurt and fly from there to wherever I need to be.

I'm a bit keen on the idea of not taking panniers etc., and I've been reading about these self-guided tours, where they onforward your gear each day to the destination. They recommend a route, but you've got all day to get there, by whatever route you like. Sounds like a great idea, though it's not cheap.

Can anyone recommend a tour company who does these self-guided arrangements:1. Where you take your own bike-I don't want to hire one.2. Where you don't get three meals per day- I just need breakfast at the accomodation, and after that I'll be fine.3. In an area where the riding is challenging: mountains are fine.4. Where the accomodation is basic- I just need a bed and a shower and breakfast.

Check out [url]purevelo.com[/url]. They do really good self-guided and will tailor the tour to you. Usually you'll have personalised service with the purevelo guys on call if you don't/can't want to ride or need assistance.

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